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a hash sign (#) for changes to names
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batch and interactive messages)
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and interactive messages)

4079 Handling instruction description code [B]

Desc: Code specifying a handling instruction.
Repr: an..3
Code Values:
1 Heat sensitive
The object is heat sensitive.
2 Store in dry environment
The object must be stored in dry environment.
3 Stacked
The identified item is, or can be stacked.
4 Mooring to be arranged
Request to arrange boatmen to (de)moor the vessel at the
berth.
5 Mooring arranged
Information that the boatmen to (de)moor the vessel at
the berth are already arranged.
6 Pilotage to be arranged
Request to arrange the pilotage for the vessel.
7 Pilotage arranged
Information that pilotage for the vessel is already
arranged.
8 Berth towage to be arranged
Request to arrange the towage for the vessel to/from the
berth in the port.
9 Disposal of waste to be arranged
Request to arrange the disposal of waste.
10 Transshipment to be arranged
The consignment has to be transshipped.
11 Refrigeration required
Item must be refrigerated for proper handling.
12 Refrigeration not required
Item does not need to be refrigerated for proper
handling.